Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Koko: a one-of-a-kind “variety pack” pup with the personality of a whole dog park rolled into one delightfully opinionated 30-pound package.
At just 10 months old and nearly full grown, Koko is the canine equivalent of a custom mixtape. She’s got that Husky sparkle, that Beagle charm, a dash of German Shepherd edge, and the high-octane enthusiasm of an Aussie.
Visually, she didn’t just win the genetic lottery, she *hosted* it. One eye is a dreamy sky blue, the other a captivating swirl of brown and blue, like she couldn’t decide on just one aesthetic and said, “I’ll take both.” Her coat tells a similar story: Beagle coloring, Husky eyeliner, and Shepherd beauty marks. She’s basically wearing four dog costumes at once and pulling it off.
Koko is an athlete, an explorer, and a self-appointed backyard games coordinator. She lives for a good game of chase, preferably with dog friends who can keep up with her “catch me if you can” philosophy (spoiler: you probably can’t). Long hikes? Yes, please. Car rides? Shotgun is hers. Chewing on a good bone? That’s her version of meditation. And when it comes to mental enrichment, Koko treats puzzle feeders and training sessions like she’s preparing for the canine Olympics.
Now, let’s talk personality, because Koko is not your average “love everyone immediately” kind of dog. She’s more like an exclusive club with a *very* selective guest list. New people? She might give you the polite-but-firm “please respect my space” memo. She takes her personal bubble seriously—think of her as a tiny, fluffy bouncer. But once you ignore her completely for 15 minutes and try to pretend you don’t care if she likes you or not? Game over. You’ll be aggressively adored. Full-body tail wags, enthusiastic cuddles, head tilted up staring into your eyes, soft gentle kisses.,and the kind of loyalty that makes you feel like you’ve been chosen by royalty.
Koko is looking for a home that understands that trust is earned, not rushed. Her ideal family is:
* Adult-only (no children, please—she prefers a calm, predictable environment)
* Experienced with dogs who have boundaries and aren’t afraid to advocate for them
* Active and outdoorsy—bonus points if “let’s go for a hike” is your default personality
* Committed to continued training and enrichment (she’s smart, and she *knows it*)
* Respectful of her need for space with new people and willing to let her set the pace
In return, Koko will give you a relationship that feels less like “owning a dog” and more like forming a deeply loyal alliance with a quirky, brilliant, slightly dramatic best friend.
Fair warning: she may judge your life choices, steal your spot on the couch, and absolutely outsmart you if you get lazy with her training. But she’ll also make you laugh daily, keep you active, and love you with her whole, hilarious heart.
Koko isn’t for everyone—but for the right person, she’s everything.
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To apply to adopt, please follow the steps for adoption on HalfwayThereRescue.com/Adoption-Process and apply directly here: https://fs26.formsite.com/htrnp/a2k3lsooud/index.html
